This box was made using a paper mache book box. I'm sorry to say I have no step by step photos, but the old weathered wood look was achieved by painting the box first with a mix of black and brown acrylic paint. When that had dried I added Decoart Weathered Wood Crackle medium and then when that was touch dry I painted it with Titan Buff Decoart Media Acrylic paint. The cracks appear almost immediately, and this is still one of my all time favourite crackle techniques. I just added a bit of Umber Antiquing cream still for an even more distressed look.
The angel was fussy cut from one of the papers I designed for C'est Magnifique's Victorian Holiday Collection.
The front was embellished with some of the flowers that come with the paper kit.
The back was decorated with an other image from my paper collection.
I left the front and inside quite plains as you can see on the photos below.
I just lined the inside of the box with some of the papers. The little lock is a Prima embellishment that comes with one of the C'est Magnifique kits.
Well, that's pretty much it for today, just to say thill, the corner elements are just two die cuts. Thanks for your visit like always and hope you are getting along well with all your preparations for the big day!
Beautiful work, looks really vintage. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteSoooooo gorgeous work here again Astrid. I just LOVE your box here, it´s so beautiful and well made as usual. I love your cracking, it looks soo natural and perfect. Just stunning result as always hun.
ReplyDeleteHope you also have time to enjoy the time here and is not too busy with all your tasks here.
whooo awsome very fine box. love it.
ReplyDeleteAnother stunner!!! Love love love this very vintage box!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteA terrific vintage look to both boxes. The flower arrangement is so beautiful
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
Totally stunning - love the beautiful images you've used and the vintage feel of it - Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous project Astrid. Super textures and details.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Beautiful box.
ReplyDeletethis looks soooo beautiful Astrid - love all the details - gorgeous! Hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous box, dear Astrid, the crackle is really looking great this way, and the papers you used front and back are so beautiful, -ofcourse I love the flowers with a little glitter : ) .
ReplyDeleteHugs, Dorthe
ReplyDeletewonderful - truly vintage looking - stunning and so very magical!!
sandy xx
Fabulous, Astrid! That vintage look is so gorgeous - I want to reach out and touch that crackle! Your papers are just so beautiful, especially for a project such as this. Hope you have a great holiday with your family - xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Astrid!! Thank you so much for all the inspiration this year, I just popped in to send you big hugs and wishes for a very Merry Christmas my friend!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe vintage look that you give to your work is Amazing! I love your creativity! Wonderful work as Always! Barbarayaya
ReplyDeleteLooks like a proper antique - amazing depth to the weathered crackle, and I suppose it's not surprising that the images are so perfect for your style, given you designed the papers - fantastic!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Wow! What an amazing vintage look you have created! I love the images you have created! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunningly altered paper mache box Astrid that showcases the images from your own designed papers fabulously . LOVE your style and admire in awe x
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